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3 injured, suspect detained in shooting at Iowa post office (opens the original article in a new tab)

An active shooter investigation is underway at the main post office in Des Moines, Iowa, after officials say three people were injured in…

'This cannot be real,' said neighbor who heard screams of 4 killed including boy, 13, in Rogers Park blaze (opens the original article in a new tab)

A fire raced through a Rogers Park townhome early Thursday, killing a family of four, including a boy and their dog, police, witnesses…

Man sentenced in murder 9-year-old Sarabi Medina in Chicago's Portage Park, family says (opens the original article in a new tab)

A man has been sentenced for the murder of a 9-year-old girl in Chicago. She had just gotten ice cream when prosecutors said…

Starbucks holiday cup designs launch today — and its first-ever holiday pup cup (opens the original article in a new tab)

The holiday season is officially here — Starbucks holiday cup designs and new menu items for the season are now hitting stores.

Losing is already taking a toll on Bulls rookie forward Caleb Wilson (opens the original article in a new tab)

NEW YORK – This is unfamiliar territory for Caleb Wilson.And lately, it’s been a tough residency for him to live in.Enough so that…

Start your Black Friday early: Mattress savings up to 57% at The Home Depot (opens the original article in a new tab)

Early Black Friday sale: Mattresses at The Home Depot discounted Up to 57%.

Soul Train Awards roll into Chicago with Queen Latifah (opens the original article in a new tab)

Chicago prepared for the homecoming of the Soul Train Awards with a lot of style and star power, hosting both a vibrant dance…

Artist Rashid Johnson has fame, fortune and the perfect trench. (opens the original article in a new tab)

It’s a little past 2 p.m. on a recent fall afternoon when Rashid Johnson emerges from the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, looking…

33-year-old man fatally shot in neck while at Oakland neighborhood park (opens the original article in a new tab)

A man was fatally shot in a park in the Oakland neighborhood Wednesday night, according to Chicago police.The victim, an identified 33-year-old man,…

October 2026 Climate Summary (opens the original article in a new tab)

Thursday forecast: Dreary, drizzly weather continues around Chicagoland, but clear skies aren't far off (opens the original article in a new tab)

Another dreary, drizzly November day is on tap Thursday around Chicagoland, with a fifth straight day of extensive cloud cover to blanket the…

Parking attendants strike at O'Hare, McCormick Place, Hyatt Regency (opens the original article in a new tab)

Parking attendants formed picket lines Tuesday at O'Hare Airport, McCormick Place and the Hyatt Regency as their union accused parking operators of bargaining…

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch faces mutiny of 26 Democrats calling for new leader after Benton scandal (opens the original article in a new tab)

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s tenure as leader of his chamber’s supermajority caucus is in jeopardy after 26 Democratic state representatives issued…

How Colom Changed a Long Shot in Mississippi Into a Race Too Close to Call (opens the original article in a new tab)

Scott Colom, a Democrat, ran a viral ad and courted Republicans at a Trump rally before winning virtually the same number of votes…

Blue wave comes ashore in red Indiana (opens the original article in a new tab)

The blue wave that struck Tuesday night nationwide also hit in parts of normally red Indiana.Democrats picked up an additional Congressional seat and…

Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team (opens the original article in a new tab)

The 41-year-old released a video letter on Thursday morning announcing his international retirement.

Sandis Vilmanis has 1st 2-goal game, Panthers top Blackhawks 5-3 to cap homestand (opens the original article in a new tab)

Sandis Vilmanis had the first two-goal game of his career, Sam Reinhart provided a goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers beat…

Blackhawks lambasted by TNT panel during loss to Panthers (opens the original article in a new tab)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Viewers of TNT's Blackhawks-Panthers TV broadcast Wednesday were serenaded with vicious criticism of the Hawks all night long."I don't…

Mondelez sues candy brand Joyride over Sour Patch Kids dupe (opens the original article in a new tab)

The West Loop-based maker of Sour Patch Kids said a rival candy brand is copying its popular kid-shaped gummy candy and signature packaging,…

Parents Sue Google Over A.I. Safety Risks on School Chromebooks (opens the original article in a new tab)

A student made plans to end her life after chatting with Google’s artificial intelligence, a new lawsuit claims, amid mounting concerns about online…

‘Looking for something different’: Chicago Public Media launches online community (opens the original article in a new tab)

Chicago Public Media, owner of the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, soft-launched on Oct. 7 chicago.com, a new online platform focused on local communities.The…

Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault (opens the original article in a new tab)

Brand is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length" and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.

Dear Abby: Young trespassers were playing with fire (opens the original article in a new tab)

DEAR ABBY: There is an 8-foot privacy fence all around my backyard, except for a small path that goes from the corner of…

The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know (opens the original article in a new tab)

Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court – ending this sometimes surreal trial.